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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 167.98, 231.79 and 94.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 167.98, 231.79 and 94.30 is: 130.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    167.98 : 231.79 = 94.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    167.98/231.79 = 94.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    167.98x = 231.79 × 94.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    167.98x = 21,858.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,858.96/167.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 130.13

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